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The Judge
Documentary
The Judge provides rare insight into Shari'a law (Islamic law), an often misunderstood legal framework for Muslims, told through the eyes of the first woman judge to be appointed to the Middle East's religious courts. The film intimately portrays Judge Kholoud Al-Faqih's trials and tribulations in achieving justice for women within the Shari'a courts of the West Bank, detailing in verité courtroom drama the resistance that she and her male counterpart, a progressive Sheik, face daily.
Rating
NR
Director
Erika Cohn
Studio
Idle Wild Films
- There are scandalously few female-empowerment documentaries about Arab women that also aim to counter Islamophobia, which is why Erika Cohn's "The Judge" is a welcome addition.Reply
- Even if a bit more of historical and cultural insight about Palestine would have favored the account, the film is very informative and optimistic.Reply
- Director Erika Cohn pragmatically and fairly addresses every side of the issue with inspiring assurance and clarity.Reply
- The documentary is an inspiration to women - not just in the Middle East - who are determined to rise to the top of their professions, despite the odds being stacked against them.Reply